First womb transplant in UK hailed as ‘massive success’ | Childbirth

Surgeons have performed the first womb transplant on a woman in the UK, opening up the possibility for dozens of infertile women to have babies every year. The woman’s sister was the living donor of the womb. The 34-year-old was “incredibly happy” and “over the moon” with the success of the nine-hour operation, according to… Continue reading First womb transplant in UK hailed as ‘massive success’ | Childbirth

‘The Blind Side’ author says no one made massive profits from movie, calls suit ‘breathtaking’

The author of “The Blind Side,” Michael Lewis, says he’s saddened by the lawsuit breaking up former NFL star Michael Oher and the Tuohy family — the subjects of his best-selling book-turned-movie. Oher, 37, alleged in a bombshell court filing Monday that he had never actually been adopted by Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy,… Continue reading ‘The Blind Side’ author says no one made massive profits from movie, calls suit ‘breathtaking’

Massive explosion at gas station in Russia’s Dagestan kills 35

A massive explosion at a gas station in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan killed 35 people and injured scores more, Russian officials said Tuesday. Russia’s Health Ministry said 115 people were injured in the blast and subsequent fire, and 35 of them died, including three children. A total of 65 of those injured, including 16… Continue reading Massive explosion at gas station in Russia’s Dagestan kills 35

Massive explosion hits mechanical plant near Moscow

A massive explosion rocked a factory in the Moscow region on Wednesday, injuring dozens and blowing out windows in nearby buildings, local officials said. At least 38 people were hurt with five in intensive care as a result of the blast at the Zagorsk optical-mechanical plant in the city of Sergiev Posad, northeast of the… Continue reading Massive explosion hits mechanical plant near Moscow